Unmanned Systems Help Coast Guard Members Navigate the Future

U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 03/27/2024 08:00 PM EDT

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Unmanned Systems Help Coast Guard Members Navigate the Future
03/27/2024 07:30 PM EDT

U.S. Coast Guard leaders envision a future where Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) launched from Coast Guard cutters monitor air and surface contacts or fly autonomously inside large ships to inspect vessel tanks and other hazardous compartments.
Students and instructors perform a flight test during a training course at the Coast Guard Academy, New London, Conn, Feb 21, 2023. The Coast Guard Short Ranged Unmanned Aerial Systems (SR-UAS) program is designed to create designated pilots and integrate drone capabilities into various missions. (U.S. Coast Guard photograph by Petty Officer 3rd Class Matt Thieme)